Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The England international signed on a 18 months Deal. After finding it difficult settling in Saudi Arabia. “The contract will be valid until June 2026, so a two year and half contract. NO option, it’s guaranteed deal until 2026. Huge work by all parties behind the scenes. …here we go confirmed” report Fabrizio via Twitter. Al Etiffaq agreed to terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract after only six months. Henderson played 19 times for Al Ettifaq, who former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard coaches. The Saudi Pro League, Saudi Arabia Football Federation and Al Ettifaq are happy there has been a quick conclusion…

Report reaching us from the host country of the AFCON 2023 Cote D’Ivoire revealed hoodlum attacked Ghana First Team coach Chris Houghton. The incident which happened late last night was indeed a total disgrace to African football. According to report, a disgruntled Ghanaian football supporter went to the hotel where the team lodged and attacked the national team coach Chris Hughton with the aim of inflicting some unimaginable outcome. Ghana who lost their first group game 2:1 would need better support from their fans rather than to cause mayhem and unsettle the team. Thanks to the Swift intervention of some…

At the on going AFCON 2023 final group F opener between DR Congo and Zambia, the match ended in a stalemate yet again as DR Congo and Zambia played out a 1-1 draw. Govima Sport Reports. Zambia and DR Congo drew 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close. Against the run of play, Kings Kangwa made the most of a defensive mix-up to put Zambia ahead in the 23rd minute. shortly afterwards about four minutes later, the Leopards got back on level terms in the Group F match thanks…

Morocco started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on a perfect note with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-men Tanzania. North African Side Morocco ran out comfortable winners in Group F opener at the on going AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire as Tanzania’s quest for their first ever AFCON Win continues. Chances were at a premium for the much-fancied Moroccans, and it wasn’t a surprise when Hakim Ziyech’s cross fell favourably for Youssef En-Nesyri, who somehow couldn’t direct his effort from the edge of the area on target. However, things changed soon enough, as Ziyech was again involved in…

Nigerian combative midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf, has been ruled out of the all-important clash with AFCON 2023 hosts, Elephants of Cote d’lvoire, as Sebastian Haller could make his return against the Super Eagles on Thursday in a Group A encounter at the on going Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Govima Sport Reports…. The defensive midfielder who plys his trade in Belgium with Royal Antwerp won the hearts of many Nigerian football lovers with his impressive cameo in Nigeria’s clash last time out against Equatorial Guinea last Sunday. Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, disclosed in a pre-match press conference on Wednesday in…

Nigerian Elizabeth Oshoba Knocks out Italy’s Michela Braga in round ten after scoring a Knockdown in round eight, to become the New World Boxing Council (WBC), Silver Female featherweight Champion. Oshoba won her first world title against Italy’s Michela Braga with a (6-0-1) victory in round 10 of their bout in Copenhagen on Saturday. The victory confirmed the Nigerian as the WBC silver featherweight champion. Oshoba has now extended her professional record to seven consecutive wins, and a fourth career knockout win, while inflicting Braga with her first-ever pro defeat. She produced a stunning performance to floor Braga in round…

Enyimba FC will face off with Katsina United in an away clash later today: 4pm Nigerian time and they will be hoping to avoid defeat in other to push their ambition of playing continental football next season. Enyimba who currently sit 5th on the log with 29 points from 16 games will have another opportunity to move into 3rd position on the table as they face off with Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The Home side Katsina United poses a huge threat and may dent the hope of the Elephants, however with Enyimba’s 2 games in…

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh while speaking to the press has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu This is following the recent approval of a substantial #12 billion disbursement to address the outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria’s National Teams, Coaches and other officials. The Minister stated that the approval will boost the mood of the Super Eagles, in their quest at the African Cup of Nations and other international competitions. Senator Owan Enoh explained that the payment encompasses the settlement of senior national team coaches’ salaries spanning 15 months, as well as the…

Former Super Eagles Skipper Austin Jay Jay Okocha Speaks with CAF in a recent interview before the all important clash of Super Eagles of Nigeria and The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. Below were his words while answering questions from CAF journalist. Interviewer: What Jay-Jay Okocha thinks of the Cote d’Ivoire vs Nigeria blockbuster clash “This is the match that the world is waiting for in the group stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023”. The Elephants take on the Super Eagles on Thursday, 18 January in their second Group A match. Nigeria were held…

Bafana Bafana were shattered by Les Aigles of Mali in group E encounter. Mali earned an all important 3 point in their opening game at the on going Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire after a hard-fought 2-0 win over South Africa at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium. There was a frenetic start to this Group E opener as Amadou Haidara went for the spectacular in a bid to put Mali in front, ultimately seeing his looping volley saved by South African shot-stopper Ronwen Williams. Bafana Bafana had their own moment down the left flank through Thapelo Maseko, and…

A historic night as Namibia nabbed their first ever AFCON Win Against Tunisia, thanks to an unsung hero Deon Hotto. Namibia secured their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), finals after a late goal from Deon Hotto fired them to a superb 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Korhogo. Despite been 87 places apart in the FIFA rankings, the opening exchanges were closely fought by both teams, with several chances at both ends of the pitch. Tunisia threatened first through Taha Yassine Khenissi, but the forward’s close-range header was parried away by Lloyd Kazapua, while Namibia also came…

 African Footballer of the Year and Napoli star Striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed that he’ll one day play in the Premier League. Victor Osimhen when asked about a move to the Premier League by reporters says: “of course, one day I’d love to play in Premier League definitely”.“But for now I’ve other plans for my career”. “When the time comes, everyone will know”, he told Sky. The striker who recently signed an extension to his contract in Napoli to extend his stay at Naples to 2026 is believed to have a release clause between €120m and €130m. And likewise more than…